Diagnostic Test Drive

When servicing Stabilitrak vehicles, test drives will be necessary to allow all tests to be run, and all system functions to be enabled and exercised. A test drive may also be required to duplicate specific DTCs covered. The diagnostic system check (including test drive) should be run when vehicle repairs are complete, to verify the fix.

The diagnostic test drive will vary for ABS/TCS or Stabilitrak problems.

The following is a suggested Stabilitrak diagnostic test drive.
1. Read the Diagnostic Aids and the Conditions for Setting the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
2. Reconnect any previously disconnected components.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF, then start the engine.
4. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
5. Monitor the Stabilitrak Steering Angle Is Centered in the ABS/TCS/ICCS Data Display (1) Diagnostics, Data List. The scan tool will indicate Yes with the steering wheel centered. Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 45 seconds at 24 Km/h (15 mph) while monitoring the scan tool.
6. Disconnect a scan tool from the data link connector (DLC).
7. Drive the vehicle under the following conditions for at least 10 minutes. At no times should any unlawful or unsafe maneuvers be performed.
^ Highway driving.
^ Rough roads.
^ Perform turning maneuvers (curved freeway entrance ramp, parking lot maneuvers) and high steering angles and yaw rates at low speeds.
^ Verify customers concern and duplicate driving conditions.
^ With the engine still running use the scan tool and check for any DTCs.
^ If any DTCs are set, perform the appropriate DTC table.